Deion Sanders, the former NFL star and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach, has made a bold prediction about his son Shedeur Sanders’ future with the Cleveland Browns. During an interview on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Sanders expressed confidence that his son will eventually start for the Browns at some point this season. This prediction comes despite Shedeur currently being third on the team’s depth chart, behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel. Sanders emphasized the importance of patience for his son, noting that he has given Shedeur advice to be ready for the opportunity when it comes.
Sanders, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful and charismatic NFL coaches, has been open about his belief in his son’s potential. However, it’s worth noting that the Browns’ coach, Kevin Stefanski, has not indicated any immediate plans to change the quarterback situation. Flacco, the current starter, has led the Browns to a 1-2 record through the first three games of the season, though the offense has been inconsistent. The defense, however, has been one of the league’s best, providing some stability for the team.
The competition for the starting quarterback position is intense, with Gabriel, the 2025 NFL Draft pick, currently holding the second spot on the depth chart. Stefanski has stated that Gabriel has earned his position through preseason evaluations, and the coaching staff continues to believe in his potential. This means that Shedeur remains third, but Sanders remains confident that his son will eventually get his chance to start.
Deion also discussed his son’s draft journey, confirming that Shedeur slid to the fifth round before being selected by the Browns. He mentioned that both the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles had shown interest in Shedeur, with the Ravens’ executive vice president Ozzie Newsome potentially being a key figure in the decision. While the Ravens are currently led by Lamar Jackson, Deion expressed confidence that his son would not be willing to sit behind Jackson for the long term.
For now, the Browns’ plan is to develop Shedeur for the future, with Flacco serving as a stopgap until one of their rookie quarterbacks is ready. However, with the season still in its early stages, the window for Shedeur to make an impact could be significant. Sanders’ comments have added to the growing anticipation about his son’s potential with the Browns, as fans and analysts await further developments in the quarterback competition.